Bikers In Need, aka B.I.N. an organization in Brevard County Florida started by Bear Conroy to help out bikers who were going through hard times for one reason or another.
When Bear passed away it was taken over by Mama Bear, aka Ellen Gochenauer, who continues to run it today. Ellen and the others who volunteer to keep this going are doing a helluva good job.
They manage to stock the shelves with food items and raise money to operate by producing this annual run. It is escorted by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department Motorcycle Officers who do a fine job of guiding folks from one point to another.
This was the third year for this run, which started at the American Legion Post 117 in Palm Bay and ended up at Wickham Park in Melbourne Florida, where there was a after-run party and concert.
Plenty of food, a full liquor bar, vendors, leather shops, patch sewing and leather repair, motorcycle parts, tattoos, and 50/50 raffle, kept everyone busy. We had a fine time!
There are lots of runs, for all kinds of reasons. There are plenty of charities, and that’s good. But this one is direct. It’s bikers benefitting other local bikers who fell on hard times and need assistance in the form of food and basic necessities.
I believe charity begins at home, and we as bikers should give. Make this group a priority and support this organization.
For more information on B.I.N. check out their web site at http://www.bikersinneed.org/ and also Ellen Gochenauer on Facebook.
